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In general, avoid using abbreviations in running text (including the ampersand) except when they are part of official names. Spell out acronyms on first reference. If speaking to an audience outside the UTSA community, acronyms should be avoided. To aid understanding, the abbreviation may be listed in parentheses following the first reference; however, do not list UTSA in brackets following The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Avoid overusing abbreviations/acronyms Use generic terms on second reference:

The Institute for Cyber Security was founded in 2007. The institute provides world-leading research with real-world impact, including development of commercializable technologies and services.

Abbreviations of degrees, time expressions and countries’ names take periods without spaces: